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I'm Chris Ridout, a video editor and producer based in Nottingham, UK, with 5+ years of professional experience delivering high-volume, short and long-form video for digital platforms. I excel at fast-turnaround post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro, with hands-on experience editing directly in CapCut and platform-native formats for TikTok and Instagram. I have a strong background in animation and a proven ability to balance speed, creativity, and quality in a remote, deadline-driven media environment. I collaborate with clients to craft content that hooks audiences with strong pacing, captions, and audience retention.…I'm Chris Ridout, a video editor and producer based in Nottingham, UK, with 5+ years of professional experience delivering high-volume, short and long-form video for digital platforms. I excel at fast-turnaround post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro, with hands-on experience editing directly in CapCut and platform-native formats for TikTok and Instagram. I have a strong background in animation and a proven ability to balance speed, creativity, and quality in a remote, deadline-driven media environment. I collaborate with clients to craft content that hooks audiences with strong pacing, captions, and audience retention.

Chris Ridout

Video Editor, Content Producer, Post Production Supervisor, +5

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I'm Chris Ridout, a video editor and producer based in Nottingham, UK, with 5+ years of professional experience delivering high-volume, short and long-form video for digital platforms. I excel at fast-turnaround post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro, with hands-on experience editing directly in CapCut and platform-native formats for TikTok and Instagram. I have a strong background in animation and a proven ability to balance speed, creativity, and quality in a remote, deadline-driven media environment. I collaborate with clients to craft content that hooks audiences with strong pacing, captions, and audience retention.…I'm Chris Ridout, a video editor and producer based in Nottingham, UK, with 5+ years of professional experience delivering high-volume, short and long-form video for digital platforms. I excel at fast-turnaround post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro, with hands-on experience editing directly in CapCut and platform-native formats for TikTok and Instagram. I have a strong background in animation and a proven ability to balance speed, creativity, and quality in a remote, deadline-driven media environment. I collaborate with clients to craft content that hooks audiences with strong pacing, captions, and audience retention.

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I’m Chris Ridout, a video editor and producer based in Nottingham, UK, with 5+ years of professional experience delivering high-volume, short and long-form video for digital platforms. I excel at fast-turnaround post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro, with hands-on experience editing directly in CapCut and platform-native formats for TikTok and Instagram.

I have a strong background in animation and a proven ability to balance speed, creativity, and quality in a remote, deadline-driven media environment. I collaborate with clients to craft content that hooks audiences with strong pacing, captions, and audience retention.

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Work Experience

Video Editor at Oriko Studios

January 2, 2020 - Present

Produced and edited short-form, social-first video content for global audiences across sport, entertainment, and digital media. Specialized in fast-turnaround live editing and long-form edutainment storytelling with emphasis on narrative pacing. Delivered work for major brands and IP including Google, O2, NFL, MLB, Wimbledon, England Rugby, Adobe, Formula 1, and the Ryder Cup. Edited multiple videos per day to high creative standards under tight deadlines and managed the full production lifecycle from concept to delivery. Optimised content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and web with strong hooks, captions, and audience retention. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and CapCut, with experience using platform-native tools for mobile-first workflows. Collaborated remotely with clients to meet briefs and performance goals, adapting edits based on feedback and analytics.

Datacentre Technician at IBM Cloud

June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020

Supported cloud and data-centre infrastructure in a high-availability environment. Diagnosed and resolved technical issues under pressure. Worked cross-functionally to meet operational targets, translating to fast-paced digital publishing workflows.

Junior IT Support Helpdesk Analyst at Bleckfield IT

January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018

Delivered responsive customer support and technical troubleshooting. Managed remote diagnostics and system documentation.

Bar Manager at Broncos

August 1, 2013 - December 1, 2017

Led teams and daily operations in a fast-paced environment. Built strong organisation, leadership, and communication skills.

Content Moderator at 4D Interactive

September 1, 2011 - August 1, 2013

Moderated large volumes of user-generated content daily. Ensured quality, consistency, and compliance — directly relevant to UGC programme management.

QA Tester at EA Games

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Tested games across multiple console platforms. Identified bugs and gameplay issues in collaboration with development teams.